Golden Trumpet Tree

Golden trumpet tree is a wintertime showstopper, erupting with an amazing display of yellow trumpet-shaped blooms before the tree's leaves appear in the spring. It is a beautiful, medium-sized tree that works well in Central and South Florida landscapes.

Characteristics

Known scientifically as Tabebuia chrysotricha, golden trumpet tree is native to Central American and northern South America is just one of the more than 100 species in the Tabebuia genus. It grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 9B-11, though specimens have been spotted as far north as Gainesville.

The tree can be up to 80 feet tall in its native habitat, but usually reaches 30-40 feet in cultivation, making it a good size for most home landscapes. The open, spreading canopy makes it an
attractive shade tree for Florida's hot summers.

Planting and Care

Golden trumpet tree grows well in Florida's sandy soils and is drought tolerant, though it needs regular water for the first several weeks after planting. It will perform best in sunny locations.

Trees can be started from seed—just wait for the seed pods to crack open and then plant them in a light, moist potting medium—and then transplanted into the landscape once they are large enough.